Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Subsidiaries (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Percentage of owned subsidiaries	100.00%
Exchange ratio	1

Represents the information pertaining to the exchange ratio of the operating partnership units.

No definition available.

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